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Use Conflict to Grow as a Couple

While conflict can be challenging, it is an inevitable part of any relationship. Sometimes, it can feel uncomfortable or even scary; however, it’s important to remember that conflict doesn’t have to be a bad thing. When you and your partner

Eleanor March 18, 2020March 16, 2020 Couples Read more

Managing Conflict in Relationships

When approaching conflict in your relationships, try your best to stick to one issue at a time. When couples bring up multiple issues at once during a disagreement, they can become overwhelmed, leading to escalation and increased conflict. Focusing only

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Conflict Can Strengthen Relationships

Try to maintain a growth mindset when experiencing conflict in your relationships! Conflict can help strengthen your relationships and deepen the bond between you and your loved ones.

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Conflict during the Holidays

With all the added stress of the holiday season, it’s no wonder that conflicts can arise this time of year. Therefore, it’s important to build up your relationship skills so you’ll be able to address and resolve conflicts before they

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In the Midst of Relationship Chaos: Series Conclusion

By Christine Murray, Healthy Relationships Initiative Director Relationships can be wonderful, but they can also be really, really difficult. I wish I could tell you that there is a simple formula for moving beyond relationship chaos, but the truth is

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In the Midst of Relationship Chaos: Step 8: Know when to seek professional help

By Christine Murray, Healthy Relationships Initiative Director Sometimes, the support of friends and family members, along with your own coping resources, can only go so far in helping you to navigate really difficult and chaotic relationship challenges. Counseling or therapy

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In the Midst of Relationship Chaos: Step 7: Reach out for support

By Christine Murray, Healthy Relationships Initiative Director It’s natural to feel alone and isolated when you’re facing chaos in a relationship with someone who’s very close to you. That person may be your primary source of support, so when that

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In the Midst of Relationship Chaos, Step 6: Keep a positive attitude

By Christine Murray, Healthy Relationships Initiative Director It’s important to do your best to keep hope alive, even in the midst of the most difficult relationship struggles. Take time to develop a positive mindset, such as by reflecting on the

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In the Midst of Relationship Chaos, Step 5: Practice strong relationship skills

By Christine Murray, Healthy Relationships Initiative Director In times of relationship chaos and conflict, it’s time to activate your strongest and best relationship skills. This includes an intentional effort to use positive communication skills, such as speaking clearly and thoughtfully

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In the Midst of Relationship Chaos, Step 4: Set appropriate boundaries

By Christine Murray, Healthy Relationships Initiative Director Although you can’t control another person’s actions, that doesn’t mean that you should simply allow other people to continue to treat you in ways that are damaging to you, your relationship, and other

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